Five Proven Ways to Prevent Stretch Marks

Pregnancy brings another turn of experience to an eager parent. Physical changes tag along with emotional changes throughout pregnancy..Among the physical changes are nausea, fatigue, backaches, and constant urination to mention a few. But the majority eager mothers cannot miss out the development of unpleasant stretch marks. This is an absolutely problem to deal with. According to studies, 70-90% of pregnant mothers develop stretch marks. Approximately Ninety percent Americans have it.

Stretch marks begin as raw, scarlet, brown, purple lines in parallel at the bulging stomach, normally occurring throughout the sixth or seventh month of pregnancy. And afterward grow fainter as silvery or white lines. But these lines are not local at the stomach. They may also extend in the arms, breasts, thighs and buttocks that likewise enlarge in the course of pregnancy.

They are caused by changes in the expandable supportive tissue in the deeper layer of the skin. Skin is really elastic, then again the swift stretch along with weight addition, that comes with pregnancy can oftentimes be over the skin can deal with hence the appearance of lines. Stretch marks are not painful but they are occasionally scratchy or stinging.

According to Alexa Boer Kimball, a dermatology professor from Harvard University, an individual might be more likely to develop stretch marks if:

• Expectant parent gains a lot of weight
• Hopeful parent has compound pregnancy
• Hopeful parent carrying a big baby
• Hopeful parent has excess amniotic fluids

How to avoid stretch marks?

It is now a given fact that stretch marks do not really actually go away. It can only be treated until it is less striking. So what can be done to put a stop to stretch marks? Many studies done in the past have contrasting ideas regarding stretch marks. Yet, what was determined is genetics is a determinant factor if one predisposes stretch marks or not. It means that if the mother had stretch marks previously, the possibility of her daughter having stretch marks during her pregnancy is high. Fortunately there are things that can be done to improve an eager parent's general wellbeing and condition of their skin, essentially preventing stretch marks:

• Eat healthy, mixed but balanced diet. This will discourage unnecessary weight gain. The suggested weight gain for pregnant women is 25-30 pounds only.Let ones skin stretch at a constant rate without any unforeseen jolts to prevent scarlet marks. Moreover, it is helpful not just to the skin but to the growing baby as well.
• Use a bath scrub to massage the areas where stretch marks more likely to be found, such as arms, breasts, thighs, and buttocks. This will increase the circulation to the area.
• Increase liquid ingestion (water, fresh juice). Hydration is critical to the overall well being of the skin, as well as to the growing baby.
• Take vitamins every day or as recommended by the physician. Correct nutrition is critical to both parent and baby.
• Keep the skin liberally and effectively moisturized beginning from pre-pregnant and first trimester period until the recovery of pre-pregnancy weight. These moisturizers (containing shea butter and olive oil), will keep the skin soft and elastic, thus preventing overstretching of the skin. These moisturizers give more vitamins and nutrients that help increase collagen production that is greatly critical to the skin throughout this stage. They also care for the dermis to keep the skin intact despite severe stretching.

Bear in mind that stretch marks may also develop during post partum stage. The sudden weight loss makes the skin susceptible to stretch marks once again..

If one has done the suggestions mentioned above, and still develops stretch marks, one should not despair. With modern technology, there are already various treatments available that can lessen the appearance of stretch marks. Consult your dermatologist after one has recovered from pregnancy..

Credit : Clivir Team